DATE: Tuesday, March 17th,

TIME:

5:30 PM Registration/Networking

6:00 PM - Approx 8:00 PM Dinner and Program

LOCATION: Puritan CONFERENCE CENTER, 245 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH

DEADLINE REGISTRATION: NOON ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH

GUEST SPEAKER: Anthony Zampello, Supply Chain/Operations Consultant and Educator with 35 years’ experience, an Adjunct Instructor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, an Adjunct Instructor at Fox Valley Technical College and an Adjunct Lecturer at Bentley University and currently the Secretary (Past President) of APICS NH Monadnock Chapter #256.

Mr. Zampello will be discussing the "Evolution of the Ever-changing Procurement Role". With newer, more sophisticated technology making for a shrinking world, what are the traits, attributes, skill-set and knowledge today and tomorrow’s Procurement/ Supply Chain professionals are required to know?

MENU:The dinner will be a buffet of:

Caesar Salad

Baked Chicken Tenders

Teriyaki Steak Tips

Vegetable Lasagna

Rice Pilaf

Steamed Broccoli

Please note any special diet requirements when registering.

Please register using the Register for Next Meeting button at the top of this page. We hope you will be able to join us!

Welcome

The National Association of Purchasing Management – New Hampshire, Inc. is a non-profit association for purchasing and supply management professionals, and for students and others who are interested in this field. Our goal is to provide education and networking opportunities for our members, and to share the importance of purchasing and supply management with the business world. We have over one hundred members who live or work in New Hampshire and bordering states.

Welcome to our website where you will find meeting and seminar information, educational resources, and the latest news. In the Members Only section, members have access to job postings, a member directory, links to other affiliates and associations, and a "Swap and Shop" forum to borrow or buy educational or related items or give a second life to items you no longer need.

If you are not a member, please consider joining. Check out the Membership page for eligibility, benefits, costs, and how to join. As a member of NAPM-NH, you will also be a member of ISM and have access to its website and benefits.

January 2015 President's Message

HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL within the NAPM-NH organization; I hope you enjoyed a great and safe holiday season. With the New Year now well under way, what opportunities are you going to participate in to better yourself as a professional within Supply Management? Are you going to look into obtaining your professional certification or networking by participating in the various meetings held throughout the year by NAPM-NH?

By obtaining a professional certification you demonstrate to your current employer (or potential employer if you are job seeking) that you have and know how to apply the depth and breadth of knowledge within your respective field. It gives you a professional advantage over someone who doesn’t have a certification. In addition, Supply Management professionals with a certification tend to earn higher salaries than those who don’t have the credential. On average those with a professional certification earn ~7-10% more in salary than those without.

Now how about that networking at a NAPM-NH event – they are offered throughout the year. Did you know most people who are out of work during a downturn and network typically recover more quickly than those who do not network? By attending NAPM-NH meetings you stay connected with fellow professionals, learn new or updated information, best practices and have a venue for bouncing ideas off other like-minded professionals.

I look forward to seeing you at the next NAPM-NH event on Tuesday March 17th.

Scott DeFreitas

President, NAPM-NH

Welcome to New Members

Jacques Plant, St. Anselm College

Marlana Hooker, Hypertherm

New Trial Members:

Frank Berardi, New Balance Athletic Shoes

Thomas Chagnon, New Balance Athletic Shoes

Anastasia Frew, New Balance Athletic Shoes

Heather Votaw, New Balance Athletic Shoes

We currently have 73 Regular (ISM) members, 6 Associate members, and 4 Trial members for a total of 83 members.

JUST A REMINDER THAT MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE

2015 DUES WERE DUE ON DECEMBER 31, 2014. HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2015 YET? MEAL TICKETS WILL BE EMAILED ON MARCH 1ST. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PAID THEIR DUES!

To renew your membership, follow the instructions on your invoice or call ISM Customer Service at 800-888-6276, ext. 401. Thanks!

NAPM-NH has been asked by the state of New Hampshire to assist in a state procurement study. "It is exciting that the legislature recognizes our organization as a valuable and respected resource to Procurement and Supply Chain expertise," states NAPM-NH president Scott DeFreitas. We were joined at our meeting on September 16th by NH House Representative David Danielson who explained this study, and how NAPM-NH can provide significant value and insight to assist the State with this initiative. Scott DeFreitas revealed that this will "help solidify the value we as NAPM-NH provide not just for members, but to those within the business world – be it public, private or government."